Mitsubishi Electronics GB-24A manual

Mitsubishi Electric Air-conditioner Control System Centralized Controller GB-24A Operation Manual for Initial Setting Web Contents 1 Introduction ..............................................................................1 1-1 T erms Used in This Manual .............................................................. 1 1-2 Computer Requirements ..[...]

1 1 Introduction Special features of Mitsubishi Electric Corpo ration’ s "Centralized Controller GB-24A" are that a PC connected to a LAN can be used to monitor the operation conditi on of air conditioners, perfo rm air conditi oner operations, and make initial settings. The document explains the procedures for performing initial settin[...]

2 2 Setting the Operating Environment PC settings and web brow ser settings required for usi ng a we b browser to monitor air conditio ner units and perform operations are explaine d in the following pages. 2-1 Setting the PC IP Address Set an IP address on the PC that enables GB-24A to connect via a web browse r. For instance, if the GB-24A IP add[...]

3 (4) In the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP ) Properties] dialog, click [Use the following IP address] and enter the IP address (for exa mple, “192.168.1.101”) that you want to set in the IP address field. You normally set [255.255.255. 0] as the subnet mask. Note: Ask your LAN administrator to provide the IP addresses and subnet mask. (5) Click th[...]

4 2-2 Setting the Web Browser Necessary web browse r settings must be performed to enable the web browser to conne ct to the GB-24A. Note: The settings and screen images used as examples in this manual are based on Internet E xplorer 6.0. 2-2-1 No Internet Connection Follow the instructions bel ow to make the web browser e nvironment settings when [...]

5 2-2-3 Connecting to the Internet using a proxy server (Using an existing LAN) If the PC you use for monitoring air conditioners and p erf orming operations is g o ing to access the Internet via proxy server by connecting to an existing LAN such as a LAN within your company, use the procedure given below to set the web browser e nviro nment settin[...]

6 3 Performing Operations Text below explains how to con ne ct to the GB-2 4A and ho w to perform various settings. Note: If the GB-24A is restarted d ue to a power interruption et c., wait until the screen on the GB-24A main unit displays the n ormal operation screen (it takes several minutes before the normal ope ration screen is displa yed) befo[...]

7 4 Initial Settings 4-1 Setting the Current Date and Time Click [Initial Settings] in the menu, and [Date and Time ] screen will appe ar on the screen. Enter the current date and time, and then press the [Save Settings] button to send the current date and time to GB-24A. Note: If the user logs in as a manager, the operations ma y be prohib i ted. [...]

8 4-2 Setting Basic Information and External Input Functions Display the page needed to perform the GB-24A basic setting by clicking [Initial Settings]-[Basic System] in the setting menu pane. On this page, set the GB-24A unit name, network, and M-NET. Click [Save Settings] to save the set data to the GB-24A. After the setting data are sent to the [...]

9 4-2-2 M-NET Setting In "M-NET settings", set the GB-24A M-NET addre ss, presen ce/absence of K-Control model, and range of prohibited controllers. (1) Enter the GB-24A M-NET address in the [M-NET Addre ss] fiel d. Normally, [0] should be entere d. (2) When K-Control air co n ditioners ar e connected, click [Use d] in the [K -Co ntrol Un[...]

10 Note: If the IP address of GB-24A is forgotten, check the IP address that is registered on the monitorin g PC (Web) in use. GB-2 4A can be started temporarily by using a specified IP address. It is recommended to paste a sticker with the IP address on the unit, so that the IP address of GB-24A can be available at all times.[...]

11 4-2-3-1 Settings for when the GB-24A is connected to a dedicated LAN (1) Enter the GB-24A IP address in the [IP Address] field. Note:The recommended IP address for the G- 50A is [192.168.1.1]. [Example of IP address setting] (2) Enter the GB-24A subnet mask in the [Subnet Mask] field. Normally, you should enter [255.255.255.0]. (3) When monitori[...]

12 4-2-3-2 Settings for when the GB-24A is connected to an existing LAN When connecting the GB-24A to an existing LAN, consult with the network administrator who is responsi ble for the LAN before setting the IP address, subnet mask, or gate way address. [Example of a Permanent LAN System] 4-2-4 External Input Setting In the External Input Setting [...]

13 (4) Selecting [ON/OFF/Prohibit/Permit (Pulse signal )] ma kes it possible to use pulse sign als to run multiple units, stop multiple units, prohibit local operation and permi t local operation. In this mode, it is possible to freely operate the remote control except during the pulse si gnal in put. Contact ON Contact OFF Contact ON Contact OFF S[...]

14 4-2-5 Setting the Display Format Set the items related to the screen display in the [Display Format] field. (1) In the [Unit of Temperature] section, sele ct between [ ºC ] and [ºF] as the unit of temperature. (2) In the ［ Date Format ］ section, select the display order of year/month/day. The date will be displayed in the selected order on[...]

15 4-3 Group Setting Display the page needed to regi ster the group of air conditioners or general equipm ent to be connected to the G-50A and to set the group name by clicking [Initial Se ttings]-[Groups]. On this page, you perf orm the basic setting such as the GB-24A unit name, network setti ng and M-NET setting. Cli ck [Set to GB-24A] to send s[...]

16 (3) To register remot e cont rollers in a group, cli ck o n the [Remote Controller Registration] field to display the [Select Unit Addre sses] screen, and click on the numbers correspondi ng to the units to be registered. The ones that are selected will be shown with a yellow-green background. To cancel the sele ction, cli ck on them again. Dese[...]

17 4-4 Interlocked Setting To interlock the operation of LOSSNAY with the run/ stop status of the indo or units, click on [Initial Settings]-[Interlocked LOSSNAY] in the menu to bring up the Interlocked LOSS NAY screen, and enter the interlock conditions. Cli c k [Save Settings ] to send setting data to the GB-24A. Note: If the user logs in as a ma[...]

18 4-5 Block Setting By performing block settings, multiples of air conditio ner groups can be collectively monitored or operated from the Web. Bring up the Block Setting screen by clicking [Init ial Settings]-[Blocks] in the menu, and regi ster the groups in the block to utilize thes e features. Click [Save Settings] to send setting data to the GB[...]

19 5 Functions 1 5-1 Error mail reports/E-mail communication Click on [Functions 1] – [E-Mail] in the menu to ope n the [E-mail] window and ma ke ne cessary settings to perform remote monitoring via mail, usin g error mail report o r the maintenance tool. Click [Save Settings] to send setting data to the GB-24A. Note: The use of the error mail re[...]

20 5-1-2 Setting the Mail Server Information Enter the mail server informati on provided by either the ISP or the LAN administrator. Either the IP address or the host name (server name) can be entered in the mail server field. Make necessary settings depending on t he functions to be used, using the table below as a referen ce. Table 5-2 Items that[...]

21 5-1-4 Setting the Address es of the Recipient To monitor and operate the unit with the maintenance tool via mail from a remote location, enter the mail address of the receiver in the [Mail Communication Setting]. A maximum of 10 addresses can be re gistered. E-mail communication is possible only with the re cipi ents whose addresses are register[...]

22 5-2 Settings for measurement To measure the temperature or the amount of electri city, click the [Function1]-[Me asurement] in the menu, an d open the Measurement screen. Settings for cont rolle rs used for measurement can be made. After the settings are made, click [Save Settings] to send setting data to GB-24 A . Note: To use the measurement d[...]

23 5-2-2 Adjusting the measured temperature/humidity values When the adjustment of the measured values is nece ssary because of the location of the sensor, follow the procedures below. Note: The present measurement value or the adjusted measurem ent value are not displayed until the connection settings of the AI controller are completed. When the A[...]

24 5-2-5 Setting the destination to which an error mail is sent To receive an e-mail when the temperature or the humi dity exceed s a certain value, make the error mail sending settings. (1) Select [Out-of-limit alarm] in Type of E-Mail pulldown, and enter the Mail Subject and the E-Mail Address. Note: The following characters cannot be used in the[...]

25 5-2-6 Setting the destination to which temperature/humid trend data mail is sent To send temperature/humid trend data by mail once a day (when the date changes), make the mail sending settings. The trend data is sent as an attachment CS V file. (1) Select the [Trend Data] in the Type of E-Mail pulldown, and enter the Mail Subject and the E-Mail [...]

26 6 Functions 2 6-1 Limiting the Set Temperature Operating Range Click on [Function2]-[Set Temperature Range Limit] in the menu to open the set tempe rature range limit screen, and make necessary settings to limit the se t temperature operating ran ge of the loca l remote controller. Each user operation will be limited by setting the lowe r limit [...]

27 6-2 Night Mode (Silent Mode) Schedule Click on [Function2]-[Night Mode Sched ule] in the menu to open the night mode (sile nt mode) schedule screen and make necessary settings to switch t he outdoor unit operation mode to the night mode (lo w-sou nd operation), and set the night mode time interval. Use this mode when low-sound operation of the o[...]

28 7 User Setting Click on [User settings] in the menu to open the user setting scree n and make necessary user settings to limit available functions of a manager and to cha nge user names and passwords of maintena nce user and manager. A manager must chang e group nam es when a tenant has been changed. However, for ba sic setting information, such[...]

29 Table 7-1 Available Function List Function Content Date and time Current date and time setting Basic system *1 GB-24A net work setting, external output setting Group name Group name setting Groups Group structure *1 Connection setting of indoor units, remote controll ers, system controllers and general equipme nt in a group Interlocked LOSSNAY *[...]

30 8 Registering a License for Optional Functions Given below is an explanation on how to register a license for optional functions. In the Login screen (see3 -1), click [License registration for optional functions] and the License Registration of Op tional Function s screen will appear. Please ask the dealer you purchased the product fro m fo r mo[...]

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